Skills
Company Mergers; Legal Services; Contract Management; Legal Support; Teamwork; Due Diligence; Leadership; Contracts; People Management; Business Contracts; Organizing Meetings; Acquisitions; Legal Practices; Negotiation
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Responsible for providing expert legal opinions on Ministerial and Secretarial Resolutions, in preparation for the
signature of Minister Martín Vizcarra.
Lima - Peru)
Firm specialized in providing comprehensive advisory services to multinational groups and companies affiliated with
the mining sector.
Advisor to the Group Board of Directors, regarding corporate governance, corporate restructuring, risk
assessment, as well as the application of hydrocarbon sector regulations in operations and projects.
Led the legal department for the group of companies and projects in which Grupo Energy was engaged, reporting
directly to the Chairman of the Board. Managed a team of 4 professional and support staff.
mailto:balliviansofia@gmail.com
● Negotiated with the Peruvian Government the Assignment of Exploration and Exploitation License Contracts for
Hydrocarbons.
● Implemented the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention System.
● Responsible for executing legal Due Diligence for the acquisition of assets and companies incorporated outside
the country, under Chapter 11, for a total of USD 20 million.
● Led the renegotiation of Natural Gas Supply Contracts for compression and commercialization.
● Participated in obtaining the Concession for Natural Gas Distribution in the Tumbes Region.
● Obtained permits for the exploration of 115 wells in Block XXIII, and operation of service stations nationwide.
Business unit dedicated to the exploration and production of oil and gas in Peru since 1997. Licensee of five
hydrocarbon Blocks, three of which are in production phase.
Responsible for providing legal support to E&P and corporate functions as needed, reporting directly to E&P
Management and supervising one intern.
● Provided oversight for the execution and negotiated amendments to a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT)
Contract for the compression plant for Block 57, totaling USD 20 million.
● Supervised administrative, judicial, and criminal proceedings initiated by entities such as Osinergmin, OEFA, or
private entities.
● Supported the company's top officials in dealing with various stakeholders: government authorities, contractors,
community relations, and partners.
Acted as the primary liaison with internal clients, strategically assembling project teams based on technical
expertise and soft skills. Reported directly to the E&P Director and the Legal Services Manager, overseeing junior
lawyers and interns as required by project needs.
● Responsible for preparing notices for the General Shareholders' Meeting and reviewing the respective minutes.
● Responsible for preparing and managing the E&P legal services budget.
● Led negotiations and developed strategies that successfully resolved claims totaling USD 66 million.
● Participated in operations committees, providing advice within the framework of the Joint Operation Agreement
signed with our partner for Block 57.
● Assisted the company's top officials (directors and managers) in dealing with various stakeholders: government
authorities, contractors, community relations, and partners.
● Conducted training sessions on Joint Operations Agreements and local contracts for an average of 150 people
across various teams in the business unit.
● Recognized for outstanding performance in negotiations with directly affected communities, earning an award
from Repsol.
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